Llandudno 2012 Saturday

[davidje]

We normally stay over the weekend but the weather forecast was poor so we didn't book. However, Saturday looked promising so we were up and off by 06:00 and were eating a bacon roll on the front at 07:30 in the cold sunshine. It stayed fine all day, you could see the I.O.M. from the top of the Orme. We went on the field to look at the trucks, then around the town chatting to old friends while they prepared for the procession. As we stood taking photo's, some of the engine men were waving at us and the little crowd around us thought we were experts and we ended up giving a commentary on each engine that passed by. In the evening we were invited to go on the road run to Conwy on the 1948 Foden 2 stroke bus, calling for fish and chips on the way back. Overall a great day out.

David, Great photos, looked like fun, how many engines turned up?

[davidje]

Originally Posted by Flashback

David, Great photos, looked like fun, how many engines turned up?

I think I caught them all. The Foden 'Victoria' was missing this year but I heard they had a wedding to attend ... . . .

[AndynMags]

i see there is a pic of woodwards little aveling now with the rubber tyre,s taken off, i know it wont be to heavy

[AndynMags]

we use to go for many years with vintage tractors on the field i asked Len ricketts who organises the rally on the field about a friend with his aveling 6 ton roller coming he said the town was not up to him but he was welcome on the field and did not think it would be able to go in the town because of all sorts of problems with underground drians , witch seems daft when you think of a heavy showmans engine

[contractor]

Brilliant pics once again David, I was there on the sunday and after a long walk round the field looking at some superb trucks etc, and having talked to numerous people, I then headed into town, having not been for a couple of years, I was shocked by the amount of fairground rides, they were crammed in every street, whilst the steam section was put in a side street or out side the pub, I think the original idea of a Victorian weekend has long gone, what a great shame, I remember the whole of Mostyn Street crammed with engines and organs for its whole length.

[woody2]

Originally Posted by contractor

I was shocked by the amount of fairground rides, they were crammed in every street, whilst the steam section was put in a side street or out side the pub, I think the original idea of a Victorian weekend has long gone, what a great shame, I remember the whole of Mostyn Street crammed with engines and organs for its whole length.

i understand the amount of modern rides is due to the cost of the steam boys, road closures and insurance

i have to agree its just a modern fair with a few side attractions now

[Timothy Hackworth Jr]

Still no steam rollers...

[steaming my way]

Originally Posted by Timothy Hackworth Jr

Still no steam rollers...

I was thinking the same, its a shame!

[davidje]

I have never understood the set up at Llandudno. I can understand that they don't want steel on the roads but there is a "separate" rally on the fields above the town where the trucks, tractors, stationaries, stalls etc are located. It is a big field and it would be great to see some steam engines on there, be it rollers, other steel shod engines, more minatures and so on.

I don't know if it's the same committee or not but I'm sure for the size of the town, more could be done.

I also got the impression this year that there were not so many additional 'street theatre' acts.

Maybe someone who exhibits there could comment?

Don't get me wrong, it's a great event but it seems to be lacking given the potential.